Archive for December, 2008
End of Year Predictions Show I
Absolutely horrible predicitons. Most are not predictions at all!! Click to listen: [audio:http://m.podshow.com/media/12115/episodes/138036/tech5-138036-12-31-2008.mp3]
2008 Wrap Up
A year ago I was working in midtown Manhattan for an online advertising firm. I was underpaid but enjoyed the people and work enough to stay on despite the wage differential between myself and market value for someone of my experience. I even turned down a couple of job offers to stay at the company. […]
Digital Certificates Cracked
Steve Jobs being sick rumor re-emerges. Digital certificates cracked by hackers. Windows 7 Beta downloaded to an extreme. LG coins new Trumotion moniker. Uses scanning backlight. Negative wordage aimed at Microsoft analyzed. Home server coming from Apple. Self-parking car comes from Lincoln. Top 9 skills for 09. Click to listen: [audio:http://m.podshow.com/media/12115/episodes/137963/tech5-137963-12-30-2008.mp3]
On The Air Again
I recently started a new consulting contract at a new client. Unlike several other clients I’ve worked for these guys gave me full reign to install whatever I want on my local workstation. (Many companies have certain limitations and procedures to follow if you want to bypass the limitations.) I was happy to see this […]
Bad Digital Photo Frames Lurk
Microsoft designs a pay-as-you-go patent. Sony PS3 not catching up? HP gets PC and MAC server. So? Extra second added to the year. Windows 7 to come out early, now leaked. Nothing special they say. Will websites have to be rated. Photo frames have malware. Merry Christmas. Verizon wins $33 million from squatter. Apple, Google, […]